eppermint Tree:
Agonis flexuosa (Willd) Sweet (Australian Native)
1:2 Ethanol/Distilled H2O tincture of fresh, wildcrafted, leaves and flowers, with purified salt principle added.
Nyoongar Names: Wanil, Wannow, Wonong
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
Physical Properties*:
The Nyoongar people used the peppermint leaves in variety of ways, such as poultices, crushed leaf chest rubs, and aromatic smokings, for the relief of chest and nasal congestion, cramps, respiratory issues, and as an antiseptic mouth and wound wash. Sweet Peppermint Tree contains the monoterpenes 1, 8- Cineole (Eucalupytol) and α- pinene which are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant; they are absorbed easily by the lungs, skin and small intestine, as such it is recommended that ingestion is kept to low doses else gut flora may be impacted adversely – topical application is also a viable use. Lab and clinically proven medicinal properties of Agonis flexuosa include: Anti-inflammatory (produces cytokines TNF- α, Interleukin-6, Interleukin-10, interferon-γ and Interleukin-13); Antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter and Klebsiella; Antifungal; Analgesic; Immune stimulant; and, expectorant. May also reduce headaches, dental plaque, asthma, bronchitis, fever, genital herpes and COPD.
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Emotional/Spiritual Properties*:
A focus adaptogen, the menthol like flavourings bring a more powerful breath into the lungs, expanding them outwards and upwards, meanwhile the willow like hanging of the branches seems to wrap around you, and bring you in to their gently stirring folds.
I have found that the peppermint tree speaks very clearly to one, it is strongly allied with the wind element and deeply encouraging of one’s vocalization in alignment with the grand song of existance. The peppermint tree can teach one how to be more available to the moment, in this way it is a focus adaptogen, aligning even the posture. I have found that if one is clairaudient (hears messages/receives guidance and insight in worded format), then the peppermint tree can increase the length of message one is able to receive, going from say two or three word downloads, to short paragraphs. At the same time, the peppermint tree allays self-righteousness and/or the pride that can develop around being given access to information from ‘higher places’, it does this by grounding one in to deeper peace, and opening the heart in to compassion for the all.
Cautions/contraindications:
Likely SAFE for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Can be given to children above 12 weeks in LOW doses.
Diabetes: May lower blood sugar.
Surgery: May thin blood, and reduce clotting, therefore, do not consume for at least 1 week prior to surgery and 1 week after surgery.
Medications that are changed or broken down by the liver: Peppermint tree might increase how quickly the liver breaks down certain medications such as: Some of these medications that are changed by the liver include diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), ibuprofen (Motrin), meloxicam (Mobic), and piroxicam (Feldene), amitriptyline (Elavil), warfarin (Coumadin), glipizide (Glucotrol), losartan (Cozaar), and others.
